Jammer – Producer, MC & Grime Pioneer

Jammer is one of the foundational linchpins of the grime scene. Known for his humour and creative genius to his many followers, he’s also part of Boy Better Know and…

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Yemi Abiade – Contributing Editor for TRENCH

Yemi Abiade is a London-based writer, curator and podcaster who specialises in written works exploring music and culture. He is a Contributing Editor for TRENCH and has written for The…

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Hattie Collins – Journalist & Author

Hattie Collins is an award-winning journalist and a published author with over 17 years of experience in the music industry. Starting as a freelancer in 2003, Hattie is currently Editorial Consultant at Apple Music…

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Janaya Cowie – Label Manager

Janaya Cowie has privately worked alongside her brother, Wiley, since their teenage years. A consistent presence when it comes to handling business, Janaya has been bearing witness to the grime…

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Raj Kathwadia – Music Writer

Full time father, part time instant noodle connoisseur, Rajveer Kathwadia has been a writer since joining RWDmag’s editorial team in 2005. Originally only meant to complete a three-month work experience…

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Leo O’Brien – Member Development Specialist, PPL

Leo works with emerging performers and record labels to ensure they are fully-registered and that their rights are being managed correctly, therefore maximising the revenue they receive as a result.…

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Jason Kavuma ‘Scully’, No Signal Presenter

Head of production at No Signal Radio and radio presenter.

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EllzBS – Artist

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La Swave – Artist

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SYM – Artist

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Wale Kalejaiye – Associate in the Music Group

Coming to law from a background in music, Wale has built a burgeoning music practice representing rising stars from across the globe, working with talented artists, songwriters and producers as…

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Gaika – Artist

Immigrant son gangster magnetic poet profit prophetic can you see the tomorrow’s world stand firm before you run out of road run out of breath or run out of hope…

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Shauni Caballero – Music Publishing, The Go 2 Agency

Shauni Caballero is a former Universal Music and PRS for Music Exec, founded The Go 2 Agency a Music Publishing and Consultancy company to help Artists, Writers and Producers make…

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Chris Cooke – Co-Founder & MD, CMU

Chris Cooke is co-Founder and MD of CMU, a company that helps people navigate and understand the music business. It does this through media like the CMU Daily bulletin, Setlist podcast…

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Davina Merchant – A&R Manager, Downtown Music

Starting her career as an enthusiastic entertainment journalist, Davina was passionate about breaking more stories to champion those behind the music. Her exceptional ambition meant that pursuing a career in…

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Irene Agbontaen – Designer & Creative Consultant

A global tastemaker and opinion former, Irene is the ultimate connector at the heart of cultural relevancy for brands and talent alike. Well respected across fashion, music & culture. Irene…

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Dj Target – DJ, Presenter & Author

A pioneer of Grime music and one of the founding members of chart topping group Roll Deep, Target’s journey started in the Garage scene with Pay As You Go Cartel…

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Nayana – Emerging Artist: UD Flames & Incubator

Nayana is a 19 year old rnb/soul singer/songwriter from north London and part of the UD Flames Collective and Incubator.

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Amber Grandidier – Emerging Artist: UD Flames & Incubator

Amber Grandidier is an 18-year-old musician from London, who incorporates her French heritage into her music while simultaneously combining foundational British soul with contemporary RnB. Amber’s sound effortlessly reflects the…

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Briana Williams – Emerging Artist: UD Flames & Incubator

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J2K – Co-founder, Founder, Partner

Jason Black is a busy man. A foundation grime artist turned vastly successful entrepreneur, self-made marketer, consultant and all-round ideas man, he’s quietly become one of young Britain’s most prolific business minds over…

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Mali Emeka – A&R Scout, Parlophone Records (Warner Music Group)

Mali Emeka is one of the youngest figures in the music industry and is currently applying his expertise as an A&R Scout at Parlophone Records. Working with developing artist AdzMilli who…

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Alex Sparks – Senior A&R Manager, Island Records, Universal Music UK

Worked in A&R for over 8 years. Currently Senior A&R Manager at Island Records, Previously A&R at Ministry of Sound and Sony/ATV music publishing. Current Roster: ArrDee , Jack Fowler…

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Poet – Unprofessional Poet

Poet is a creative who has worked with the scene or culture for over 10 years.  Introducing himself within the Grime era he then went on to make several transitions…

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Nadia Jae – Presenter & Radio DJ

Nadia Jae is a dynamic Presenter and Radio DJ. Known for her fun and professional presenting style interviewing the likes of Stormzy, Jamie Foxx, Idris Elba, Anthony Joshua.   Nadia has…

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Ella-Bonai Gordon, Artist Manager & A&R Consultant

Ella-Bonai Gordon is a 25-year-old, London-based artist manager and A&R Manager. Formerly part of Renowned Management, she works primarily with fast-rising Hackney singer-songwriter Hamzaa, and Presenter/DJ Henrie. Hailing from Lewisham,…

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Emmanuel Olowojoba – A&R Manager, Universal Music UK

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Elijah – Artist Manager, DJ & writer

Elijah is an artist manager, DJ and writer who shares notes daily on Instagram about sustainable artist creation, the music industry and the future of work.

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Tim Hoad – CEO, KING

From a background of skateboarding and Pro snowboarding, CEO and co-founder Tim Hoad set up KING back in 2003. It is now one of the foremost UK streetwear brands in…

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Rich Castillo – A&R Director, Atlantic Records UK

Rich Castillo is an A&R Director at Atlantic Records UK. Since joining Atlantic from Sony/ATV Publishing in 2020, Rich has been the driving force for key signings including the hotly-tipped…

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Molly Elizabeth – Emerging Artist: UD Flames & Incubator

Today, remarkable new British talent Molly Elizabeth releases her debut single, ‘Please Just Wait’, produced by rising female producer Lauren Faith (KAYTRANADA). When Molly was just 14-years-old, a chance meeting…

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Jasmine Dotiwala – Multimedia journalist, broadcaster and inclusion leader

Jasmine Dotiwala has over 25 years of experience as a Head of department, manager, broadcaster, producer, director and columnist at brands like Netflix UK, Media Trust, Channel 4 News, MTV…

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Sharlotte Ritchie – Director Global Communications, Universal Music Group

After graduating with a First in Music Management Branding & Promotion (BA Hons) from Bucks New University, Sharlotte started her career in communications at Viacom International Media Networks (now ViacomCBS),…

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Kosi Kompeta – Marketing Manager, Parlophone Records (Warner Music Group)

Kosi Sompeta is a Marketing Manager at Parlophone Records (Warner Music Group) currently working with a range of domestic and international acts across the Drill, Hip-Hop/Rap & R&B genres.  Since officially embarking…

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Casey Amber – Marketing Manager, Parlophone Records (Warner Music Group)

Casey Amber is a Marketing Manager at Parlophone Records (Warner Music Group) currently working with an array of both domestic and international acts across the Hip-Hop, Rap & R&B genres.…

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Cian Cooper Davies – A&R Manager, 0207 Def Jam, Universal Music UK

I am now 10 years in to my journey in the music industry. From learning the ‘game’ in my early 20’s, I am now focusing on A&R. I signed Young…

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Hardy Caprio – Artist

Regarded as the next to fly the flag for Croydon, Hardy Caprio has quickly proven why he is worthy of this title that is so highly anticipated, by gatecrashing and…

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Komali Scott-Jones – A&R Director, AWAL

Komali Scott-Jones is an A&R Director at AWAL. Formerly A&R at Parlophone Records, she is also co-founder of The DEBRIEF; a growing community and quarterly event established in 2019, which…

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Krish Kudhail – Senior Artist Marketing Manager, Platoon at Apple

Krish Kudhail is an MA Music Business Management graduate, who has a high level of expertise working in Drill, Afrobeats, Rap & Hip Hop Music. Krish has worked on many…

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Christine Ochefu – Cultural Strategist, Music Curator, Consultant & Writer

Christine Ochefu is an arts, music and culture creative based in London. Her work spans writing on contemporary music and emerging scenes, consultancy, music curation and editorial for leading DSP’s,…

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